Today, I’m heading into NYC to catch a plane to Arizona, where I get to mix business and pleasure. I’ll be visiting with family and catching up with my beloved crit partner, Kat, in person!
I can’t wait to escape the snow. Swimming. I get to go swimming in March!
I’m doing an author event in Tucson too! I’ll be at the Tucson Festival of Books March 15th from 2-4 pm in the Author Pavilion West selling and signing books! If you happen to be there, please stop by.
While I’m away, I’m going to take a blog holiday so there will be no new posts until March 24th. I love my blog buddies and I will miss you lots!
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Before I head out, I want to thank each and every reader who took the time to write a review for Six Train. It means the world to me. I read every single review and take what you say to heart. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
Last week we hit a major milestone–50 reviews on Amazon for Six Train. Woohoo! As promised, I revealed 3 things about the sequel on Facebook.
In case you don’t follow me there, I’m reposting them here too.
Drumroll please…..
Three things that will happen in Six Train’s sequel:
1) Kai’s parents, her sister Naomi, and her brother Caleb will be in Butternut for the holidays.
2) Kai and Oliver will visit NYC.
3) Kai will grapple with everything that happened in the cave and struggle to find her way back to herself.
I’m feeling incredibly optimistic so if/when we hit 75 reviews on Amazon, I will reveal more details about the sequel’s opening scene, possibly the first line. 😉 Right now, we are at 51 reviews, so we need 24 more reviews. I’ll also open the blog to reader questions about the sequel and give you more clues about what will be happening.
Enjoy your trip and your ‘down time’ though it still seems like you’re working. Ahh, the life of a famous author. Have fun with this. I have enjoyed every moment of your incredible and inspiring journey.
Thanks Jenny. LOL. I’m excited about the Festival of Books–I get a signing and 2 free days of workshops. Woohoo! And Kat is taking me to my first Ren Faire. I had trouble falling asleep last night because I’m so looking forward to the time off and away. 🙂 I try to combine work and fun to rationalize the costs of trips. Thanks for being here supporting me on this journey!
Enjoy your blog break and your time in Arizona. I love it there. Seething with jealousy 😉
Thanks Gwen! I’ll miss you. LOL. Haven’t been to AZ in years. Really excited to get there and to get a taste of summer!
Congrats, Kourtney and have a fab time!
Thanks Catherine. I’ve been working overtime to take a break. 😉
well said …………good one….#wordpress!
Thanks! 🙂
Have a wonderful work/play break! You picked a good location to take it in!
Thanks! The stars lined up on this one. I have free places to stay in Phoenix and am splitting the hotel in Tucson with my crit partner. AZ is the perfect winter getaway. I had no idea how long this winter would be when I planned this in Sept. 😉
Congratulations Kourtney, that’s a phenomenal amount of reviews.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
Thanks David. I’ve read indie authors need 100+ reviews to have moe authenticity. That’s my long term goal. Hugs K
Have fun in AZ.
Thanks!
I love Tucson! Soak up some sunshine for me, Kourtney! You’re going to have a great time. 🙂
First time in Phoenix and Tucson. Excited to be in 80 degree weather. 🙂
Have a nice time 🙂 Always nice to take a break from it all!
Thanks. I’m planning to read and passively think about my manuscript too. I find breaks are awesome for breakthroughs.
Enjoy your working break. I hope the change of weather doesn’t make the snow even worse when you return!
Thanks! I think the oasis of good weather will help propel me through May. I hope anyways. 🙂
Enjoy your Trip, I hope its both relaxing and rewarding.. Take care and see you soon… xox
Thanks so much Sue. Day 1 has been awesome. Great day in NYC. Onto Arizona tomorrow!
Lovely to know you are having an awesome time 🙂 Enjoy!
Sue it’s been a terrific trip. Tucson was lovely. Phoenix is really fun. Heading to Sedona tomorrow.
Have a great break Kourtney – you know how to make an exit, leaving us with teasers as you head for the hills (or the desert!)
Thanks Andrea. Aw wanted to leave a lasting impression before I jet away. 🙂
You’ve been working so hard, you deserve a fun break! Awesome to see these peeks into what Six Train’s sequel will hold. 🙂 Break a leg at the Writer’s Festival—or should that be break a wrist? pencil? keyboard?… 😉
Thanks. I feel like I’ve been pedal to the metal for over a year. I am reading and traveling and it feels awesome. I think break a pencil is perfect. 🙂
Book festival, workshops, lots of writers and warm weather. Totally recharge time! Have fun
(and such delicious hints about the next book…)
Yes it’s a fun packed trip! I am hoping to get back to the drafting in May. I miss those characters. 🙂
Have a wonderful time, Kourtney! 😀
Thanks Dianne! 🙂
Enjoy your break. And I hope you have nice weather. Congrats on the 51 reviews. That’s awesome! See ya in a couple of weeks
Thanks. Me too! I am so thankful for the reviews. 🙂 see you in 2 weeks!
I’m jealous of your escape mode. Another snowstorm is headed our way tomorrow. Why? Why? Why? Have a great time and come home relaxed.
Lol. I had no idea how bad this winter would be when I planned this trip back in the fall. So sorry you have another storm coming your way. Make it stop. Please.
I’ll try to remember to get over and do a review, Miss Kourtney. Have a great time on your trip.
Thanks so much Lori! Every review helps so much! Thanks. Waiting for plane to board.
Hope you enjoy the trip to Arizona…
Wow you have already a good number of reviews and I am sure you´ll reach 75 very soon, Kourt…
It would be great to read details about about the sequel’s opening scene,
I´ll stay tunned…
Best wishes, Aquileana 🙂
It’s been a blast! Having an awesome time. Aw thank you, I hope so. Hope to share them soon. 🙂
Best,
K